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Nov 12, 2009 11:59 PM
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Wow, this series just continues to be all over the place in terms of quality. After the severe missteps of the last episodes... this one was excellent.
Dec 25, 2009 8:50 AM

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My respect for yamazaki just grew tenfold, hes stronger than he seems.
Jan 5, 2010 8:55 AM
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Good episode. Props for Yamazaki for being rough.

SunSir said:
Has any1 noticed "XYN" written on Sattou's cloth?
In russian it means "di*k"... :))))))))))))))
хуй - cyrilic.


I noticed that but didn't know what it means :) Now i'm wondering why he's wearing those clothes ;P
Jan 28, 2010 2:33 PM
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I feel really sorry for Yamazaki... He's been through difficult situations since he was a child...

Well, imo, this episode was really well-made. Also, Nanako is a pretty different girl XD
Mar 7, 2010 10:58 AM
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Poor Yamazaki. I'm not surprised that he rebelled. But I think that he should be more delicate when he was talking with Nanako.
Apr 28, 2010 2:19 PM

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That reveal scene was awesome. Poor Yamazaki :(
May 10, 2010 10:46 AM

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Yamazaki is a true man ;_;

May 16, 2010 8:32 AM

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Yamazaki is an idiot.
May 27, 2010 9:20 PM

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Forough said:
I feel bad for Yamazaki...



He can't have a relationship with Nanako to be the next farmer in his family. :(
Jun 2, 2010 7:06 PM
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that's balls man Yamazaki :((
Jul 20, 2010 5:47 PM
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Ahaha, props to Yamazaki.
Sep 1, 2010 6:47 PM

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It got better, and with a big hit. He ended everything, so there are only two ways for him now: Making the Game or Beeing a Farmer for the rest of his life. I wonder how this will continue.
Sep 10, 2010 1:45 PM

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I salute you Yamazaki, you did what had to be done.
Sep 12, 2010 5:16 PM

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Awwhhh...Yamazaki...you have my loving...
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Oct 10, 2010 4:36 AM

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great episode. sad and funny. they sure did sober up quick, but in that situation you kinda have to.
Oct 30, 2010 11:24 PM
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What Yamazaki did was ingenious. Though he probably should have cut that last part where he started mocking her. She probably would have understood if he explained it all.
Dec 23, 2010 4:31 AM

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Feel so bad that he had to break off a girl he loved so much.. :(
Jan 9, 2011 1:12 AM

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He's been visiting 4chan a lot lately, and hadn't trolled anyone in a while. So really he just did it "for the lulz"

Crazy kids.
Jan 23, 2011 5:49 AM

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Oh man, it took me several tries to get to watch that scene.
Yamazaki is MAN.
A MAN.
I would never ever be able to do something like this.
Never.
Feb 28, 2011 10:03 PM

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Neverender said:
I think you guys are missing the whole fucking POINT. He did that shit because he CAN'T see her anymore. You think he can inherit that farm and marry any bitch out there? nah bro

Either way, you guys are acting like they're soulmates or something. I really doubt he'd have the time to come out and see some COLLEGE GIRLFRIEND when he's supposed to be running the farm. Hell, I'm not even sure if they were even in a relationship anymore. I can't remember. If they weren't, that makes the fact that you guys can't understand why he did what he did even more ridiculous.

He's not an idiot. Yamazaki is a badass. He did that shit for a REASON.

This.
Mar 11, 2011 9:46 PM

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well since he knew the enevitable was gonna happen, why not go with a BANG, UN!


Mar 27, 2011 12:04 PM
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I hope this show won't have a sad ending, though I'm kinda doubtful.
Apr 7, 2011 4:32 PM

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Akolatronic said:
Neverender said:
I think you guys are missing the whole fucking POINT. He did that shit because he CAN'T see her anymore. You think he can inherit that farm and marry any bitch out there? nah bro

Either way, you guys are acting like they're soulmates or something. I really doubt he'd have the time to come out and see some COLLEGE GIRLFRIEND when he's supposed to be running the farm. Hell, I'm not even sure if they were even in a relationship anymore. I can't remember. If they weren't, that makes the fact that you guys can't understand why he did what he did even more ridiculous.

He's not an idiot. Yamazaki is a badass. He did that shit for a REASON.

This.
This but he could have done it in a far better suitable way....
Apr 20, 2011 9:24 PM

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OMG! o.O The text on Satou's top says XYN(n with an accent).......in bulgarian ХУЙ means 'dick' :D:D This is epic!!!
Jun 21, 2011 3:14 PM

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dusFlaesPhan said:
Akolatronic said:
Neverender said:
I think you guys are missing the whole fucking POINT. He did that shit because he CAN'T see her anymore. You think he can inherit that farm and marry any bitch out there? nah bro

Either way, you guys are acting like they're soulmates or something. I really doubt he'd have the time to come out and see some COLLEGE GIRLFRIEND when he's supposed to be running the farm. Hell, I'm not even sure if they were even in a relationship anymore. I can't remember. If they weren't, that makes the fact that you guys can't understand why he did what he did even more ridiculous.

He's not an idiot. Yamazaki is a badass. He did that shit for a REASON.

This.
This but he could have done it in a far better suitable way....


Yeah, I'm of the opinion he did the smart thing. Yamazaki knew he wasn't even her first choice by that point. Satou knew this as well after overhearing the girls gossip the one episode. Women sometimes like to keep guys like Yamazaki as their emergency support. I got the feeling that's all that their so called relationship ever was.

I guess for Yamasaki he knew it had to come to an end. So he'd take one chance to be a badass and push her buttons on purpose. It was his way of breaking free of any lingering doubts.
Jul 22, 2011 10:06 PM

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I actually breaked a comic when Yamazaki showed his room, I mean it was comical but also sad, the despair of knowing your life isn't actually yours.

I think he broke up with her in order not to hurt her, and not hurt himself even more, it was comfortable to think that otaku are hated as a default attitude, he took comfort from it.

This series is actually a life lesson, one of my favorites so far.
Aug 24, 2011 8:16 PM
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In no way do I feel sorry for Yamazaki! He has to be the biggest idiot in the whole show now! Only reason he broke up with him is because he WANTED her to. If she was as serious about him as she was he could have easily asked her to go with him.

IF anything I feel sorry for Nanako

And a true hero to an Otaku is the one that actually gets the girl wile being an Otaku don't you think?

again 2/10 for this episode
Aug 26, 2011 5:28 PM

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I know why he did it, but I wanted him to fight for Nanako and his current life.
Sep 19, 2011 1:14 AM

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Oh come on man, why did he have to blow it like that. Nanako actually still liked him even as an otaku, but he just acted like an asshole. How can he be so sure that he has to leave Tokyo anyway. He might aswell quit the galge production too then. When he sobers up he's going to feel so stupid.

Very sad episode. Btw anyone else who was reminded of the teacher from GTO? The stalker. With that room expose scene.
Sep 22, 2011 5:24 PM

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Cirris said:
dusFlaesPhan said:
Akolatronic said:
Neverender said:
I think you guys are missing the whole fucking POINT. He did that shit because he CAN'T see her anymore. You think he can inherit that farm and marry any bitch out there? nah bro

Either way, you guys are acting like they're soulmates or something. I really doubt he'd have the time to come out and see some COLLEGE GIRLFRIEND when he's supposed to be running the farm. Hell, I'm not even sure if they were even in a relationship anymore. I can't remember. If they weren't, that makes the fact that you guys can't understand why he did what he did even more ridiculous.

He's not an idiot. Yamazaki is a badass. He did that shit for a REASON.

This.
This but he could have done it in a far better suitable way....


Yeah, I'm of the opinion he did the smart thing. Yamazaki knew he wasn't even her first choice by that point. Satou knew this as well after overhearing the girls gossip the one episode. Women sometimes like to keep guys like Yamazaki as their emergency support. I got the feeling that's all that their so called relationship ever was.

I guess for Yamasaki he knew it had to come to an end. So he'd take one chance to be a badass and push her buttons on purpose. It was his way of breaking free of any lingering doubts.


+1 = 5

Yamazaki became my favourite NHK character after his 'otaku reveal' stunt. An average man, such as Satou, would've given into his desires and fucked a girl such as Nanako silly if - in a room with tentacle rape on a monitor - she continued to express her affections openly. But Yamazaki was smart enough to know that, had he gone with the flow, it would've only caused more misery further down the line. It isn't as if a new relationship can survive long-distance - especially when Yamazaki was moving to the country and his girl loved the city life.

Satou wasn't able to laugh because the situation wasn't funny in the least. Had Nanako gone apeshit the moment she saw Yamazaki's nerdy smut collection, it would've been funny... but once she was willing to go out with him, in spite of his weirdness, it became painful.

Also, you guys complaining about Yamazaki's handling of the situation in the anime should take note of what happened in the manga: they had sex and, when Yamazaki was leaving at the train station, he saw Nanako kissing another girl; her declaring herself to be a lesbian (I think, anyway). Yeah...
Feb 6, 2012 4:40 PM

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Meh sucks for Yamazaki, hopefully everything turns out good for him later. :/
Apr 18, 2012 7:21 AM
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ah Yamazaki :( ..
May 7, 2012 5:42 PM

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Well, looks like they got footage for a "bad ending" of their game.
Poor Yamazaki.
Jun 29, 2012 10:30 PM

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oh yamazaki!!! i never would have guessed!!
Jul 22, 2012 5:48 AM

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Hexari said:
I know why he did it, but I wanted him to fight for Nanako and his current life.

Exactly, I have nothing else to say.
I almost never read discussions after I made my post, if you want to reply PM me or post on my profile page.
Aug 26, 2012 11:44 PM
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THIS EPISODE.

Yamazaki is finally qualified to my list of my favorite characters.
Sep 9, 2012 4:40 PM

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After 5-8 episodes this show is finally back on track. Hope it stays that way 'till the end.
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Oct 27, 2012 9:01 AM

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This one was really sad, I understand Yamazaki's reasoning but it's still sad
Nov 13, 2012 1:37 PM

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Fast episode really great pace in this one, though the whole episode was rather dramatic with his father and that girl, hmm I do hope we'll see that girl once more!

Lets see what's next!
Nov 15, 2012 1:45 PM

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Hexari said:
I know why he did it, but I wanted him to fight for Nanako and his current life.

Agreed. This was sad :/

I hope that at least Satou and Misaki will end up together.

Also, just watched the preview...it's Hitomi agian! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO D:
Dec 30, 2012 9:23 AM

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The amount of cringe is indescribable. Arguably the most difficult series to rate... Some characters are lovable, others are irritating.
May 5, 2013 12:08 AM

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I guess that was a pretty good way to sever ties with Nanako.
i dont because i think nanako likes him too and suddely he is making fun of her after she respected him
"Stop whining, all I did was chop off your stupid legs."
Jun 15, 2013 8:41 AM

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well it is kind of sad if yamazaki will go.. :/ poor sato he will be alone from now :/

btw it is kind of funny when watching the scene when they are playing snowball.. idk why -_-

but in the end.. well it is kind of awkward and kinda sad :/ what are you doing yamazaki? well it is not really bad actually.. afterall that girl is not love him either.. :/

btw did I see boobies with nipp*** in this episode? :D
Jun 24, 2013 11:14 AM

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ITIaster4 said:
yakyuu-addict said:
I guess that was a pretty good way to sever ties with Nanako.
i dont because i think nanako likes him too and suddely he is making fun of her after she respected him


Well that was the whole point. He wanted her to dislike him so that he could cut things off with her easier. I bet he didn't even think she liked him like that either. Tough shit for Yamazaki. The fact that he was able to continue on with it after she basically confessed to him was crazy. Proves just how tough the guy is. It's really too bad he has to go through this shit.
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Jul 27, 2013 1:04 PM
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I feel you yamazaki!!!
Jul 28, 2013 1:46 PM

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Hexari said:
I know why he did it, but I wanted him to fight for Nanako and his current life.
Aug 21, 2013 5:49 PM
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YAMAZAKI!!!

Aug 31, 2013 12:01 PM

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Yamazaki is a great character and I loved his idea of "yolo it" with his eroge collection, but I don't like the way he handled Nanako's response and confession. It's going to be awkward if their eroge is a hit and he can stay after all, then he just pretty much missed his once in a lifetime opportunity with Nanako :x.
Sep 22, 2013 9:19 AM

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Wow, that was a great episode. So many feels for Yamazaki. It must've been real tough to accept that his lifestyle had to totally change for his family. That part with Nanako was really good, too. Cool guy, Yamazaki.
Oct 5, 2013 9:13 AM

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Heh Yamazaki knows better than to think that things would work out. After all, that's all he's seen in his life so far. Why wouldn't he think that it would end up with him going back to the farm. I probably would have felt the same way but he was man enough to go through with it.
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